She said: “Parents were asked to come and review the footage from the officers’ body cams that night and they all agreed the behaviour of the children was appalling.

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“While there is a hardcore group of individuals involved in this incident, there are many more people stood on the sidelines, young people who are going to affect their life chances by continuing to engage in this type of behaviour.

“We are asking for parents to step up to the plate, take responsibility for your children.

“Do you know where they are, or are they going to bring trouble to your door?”